Guest blog: Invest smarter, claim property depreciation

Smart investors claim property depreciation. Here are a quick few points about depreciation investors should be aware of:

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Investors can claim an average of $5,000-$10,000 in deductions on properties in the first full financial year

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Tax returns for the previous two financial years can be adjusted if you have not been claiming depreciation

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Every investor should request a tax depreciation schedule. The owners of both new and old investment properties can save thousands

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The fee for a tax depreciation schedule is 100% deductible

For a free estimate of the depreciation deductions available in your investment property use BMT Tax Depreciation’s handy tax depreciation calculator online or download the calculator as an app for iPhone or android phone. Alternatively, speak with one of the expert staff at BMT Tax Depreciation on 1300 728 726.